Come hungry! We’ll eat our way through Saigon with 6-7 local dishes and street snacks. Most are tasting-size, so you can try lots of different flavors and you will get full ^^ • Bánh mì – Crispy Vietnamese baguette with savory fillings, herbs and pickles. • Bún bò Huế – Rich and aromatic spicy beef noodle soup. • Bột chiên – Crispy rice-flour cakes fried with egg and green onions. • Bánh tráng nướng – Grilled rice paper with egg, scallions and savory toppings. • Bánh xèo – Crispy pancake with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts, wrapped in fresh herbs. • Bún thịt nướng – Grilled pork, noodles, herbs, pickles and peanuts. • Bò lá lốt – Seasoned beef wrapped in betel leaves and grilled over charcoal. • Chuối nếp nướng – Grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice with coconut sauce. • Kem bơ – Vietnamese avocado dessert with coconut and ice cream. Beer, water or soft drinks are also available. Dishes may change depending on vendors and what’s available that day :)

Hồ Thị Kỷ Flower Market + Bánh tráng nướng & Chuối nếp nướng We’ll wander through Hồ Thị Kỷ, one of Saigon’s liveliest flower markets, where flowers arrive throughout the day and the surrounding streets turn into a little world of food stalls, cafés and local businesses. This is also where we’ll grab a couple of street-food favorites: bánh tráng nướng, crispy grilled rice paper topped with egg, scallions and savory toppings, and chuối nếp nướng, grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice and served with coconut sauce. These snacks are classic examples of how Vietnamese street food turns simple ingredients into something seriously addictive. Come hungry .. we’re only getting started!

Cambodian Neighborhood + Bún bò Huế & Kem bơ We’ll explore Saigon’s Cambodian neighborhood, tucked away behind the busy city streets. The area has a strong Cambodian influence, with local restaurants, small shops and plenty of hidden food spots. Here we’ll stop for bún bò Huế, a spicy and aromatic noodle soup from Central Vietnam made with beef, lemongrass and fermented shrimp paste. Although it comes from Huế, it has become a beloved everyday dish in Saigon. We’ll finish with kem bơ, a creamy avocado dessert with coconut and ice cream: a very Vietnamese way to end a spicy bowl!

Old Communist-Era Apartment Complex + Bột chiên & Bò lá lốt Step inside one of Saigon’s old apartment complexes and see what everyday city life looks like away from the main streets. These aging residential blocks are full of tiny homes, family businesses, cafés and unexpected corners. While exploring, we’ll stop for bột chiên, crispy pieces of rice-flour cake fried with egg, green onions and a sweet-savory sauce. It’s an old-school Saigon street snack that has been enjoyed for generations. We’ll also try bò lá lốt: seasoned beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves and grilled over charcoal. Smoky, juicy and perfect for eating straight from the grill.

Secret Saigon Alleys + Bánh mì, Bánh xèo, Bún thịt nướng & Hủ tiếu Now we leave the tourist map behind and wander through Saigon’s maze of narrow residential alleys. You’ll see tiny homes, local cafés, shrines, street vendors and everyday life happening right outside people’s doors. Along the way, we’ll taste some of Saigon’s biggest classics: bánh mì, the Vietnamese baguette sandwich that evolved from French bread into a uniquely Vietnamese street food; crispy bánh xèo with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts; bún thịt nướng with grilled pork, noodles, herbs and peanuts; and a small bowl of hủ tiếu, a southern Vietnamese noodle soup. Basically, we’ll walk, eat, get a little lost and repeat.

Bàn Cờ Local Market + Chè & Fresh Tropical Fruit We’ll make a quick stop at Bàn Cờ Market, a proper neighborhood market tucked away from Saigon’s main tourist streets. It’s the kind of place where locals come for breakfast, groceries and a quick snack rather than somewhere designed for tourists. We’ll wander through the narrow market lanes, check out the fresh produce and see a very everyday side of Saigon. And of course, we’ll eat! We’ll stop for a bowl of chè, Vietnam’s wonderfully messy world of sweet soups, beans, jelly, coconut milk and whatever delicious toppings the vendor has that day. We may also grab some seasonal tropical fruit along the way: because in Saigon, there’s always something new to try

Note: Street food is unpredictable! Dishes and stops depend on the day, vendors, availability, weather and local conditions. The foods listed are examples, not a guaranteed menu, we’ll always find something delicious to enjoy and I will try not to make it so boring and you will be full too.